“I have a good relationship with Joe Biden. I have great respect for Joe,” Reid said. “He was driven into some of the positions he’s in because the far left took him on in the primary… I’ve done a lot to protect Joe Biden.”…

During the hourlong colloquy, Reid also forgot the name of former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, a Democratic Senate candidate, and the Title IX legislation giving women access to school sports programs.

I don’t think he’s exaggerating. Remember, Reid’s been the point man on the nasty “McCain’s crazy” kite that the left’s been trying to fly since forever — ironically so, given the apparent state of his own steel-trap mind here. Hard for me to believe he’d take to that role with the relish he has due to nothing more than partisanship. Maybe he and Maverick had a shouting match behind closed doors at some point? Or maybe he’s bitter about McCain having nailed an important issue that Dingy himself blew spectacularly. Here’s a video flashback from last year for your amusement, to be viewed only after you’ve skimmed the first page or two of today’s Washington Times scoop about McCain and the surge. Exit question: Can Maverick recover from such a withering assessment by this widely trusted, beloved leader?

Update: On second thought, maybe it is just partisanship. If not, then the falling-out was fairly recent since the two were socializing together as of 2004. Nice catch from a reader:

Two senators who joined Reid for fights with the complimentary tickets took markedly differently steps.

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) insisted on paying $1,400 for the tickets he shared with Reid for a 2004 championship fight. Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) accepted free tickets to another fight with Reid but already had recused himself from Reid’s federal boxing legislation because his father was an executive for a Las Vegas hotel that hosts fights.

McCain paid, Reid took the freebie — a nice ethical contrast to cap this story. Here’s a photo of them together at the match. Left side.

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Can Maverick recover from such a withering assessment by this widely trusted, beloved leader?

Withering? This is a freakin’ endorsement! Were Reid to say nice things about McCain, it would highlight the fact McCain intends to push through stuff like amnesty by seeking common cause with his Dem pals. This non-endorsement gives McCain cover until after the election. Mark my words that Reid’s tone will change completely if McCain wins in November.

Sometimes I think the biggest problem in America is the Right’s agreeing with the Left that it’s only “a difference of opinion”, and therefore denying to state the truth, that liberalism is in fact a mental disorder.

Exit question: Can Maverick recover from such a withering assessment by this widely trusted, beloved leader?

In other news, support for Presidential candidate Senator John McCain surged today after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid distanced himself from the presumptive Republican nominee. In a survey done among newly-decided McCain voters, the overwhelmingly given response as to why they made the switch was “Well, I don’t like that guy.”

A year ago, John McCain had more liberal supporters than he did conservative supporters. Most of you are doing exactly what the liberals do, which is defend a candidate simply because of the “R” next to his name, which is an illusion in this case.

Half of registered Democrats are probably more conservative than John McCain.

Most conservatives support John McCain for President, let there be no mistake.

NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM

Time, and the numbers will tell in the end, but I believe you just made that “mistake.”

IF John McCain wins this election, it won’t be because of the conservative vote. It’s going to be due to the number of Hitlery supporters and Independents who can’t stand Obama. I believe the numbers will show in the end that record numbers of conservatives stayed home on election day. But we’ll see.

As for claiming to be a conservative and voting for John McCain, that’s up to you. But it doesn’t mean that John McCain is conservative. Have at it! Blow your gasket and have a good time! Feel proud of yourself for siding with the man with the “R”. Just don’t whine for the next four years as McCain goes about “reaching across the aisle” and does his part in tilting the SCOTUS back to the left.

Take credit for your vote. Defend him as he calls us all bigots for wanting our border secure. Support him as we’re blessed with never ending photo-ops of him standing side-by-side with Hitlery as they work together for our benefit.

I can’t wait.

Oh yeah …

Don’t forget to remind yourself in four years why it is that the GOP has the strange idea that they need to give us moderate to left-leaning candidates in order to win. Hope you don’t expect to ever see another true conservative leading the GOP. “Conservatives” such as yourself have all done a masterful job of “sending a message” to the GOP.

Seriously. It’d be worth voting for McCain just to see how much more low-class Reid can get once McCain’s in the White House and not returning Reid’s calls or inviting him to any of the hot-ticket W.H. affairs.

You know every time you call her that you deminish what Hitler did? I know you may think Hilary killed millions and threw the world into a long chaotic war but she really didn’t. Grow up.

Sefton on August 21, 2008 at 3:50 PM

You might want to “grow up” and realize that Hitler did a lot more than orchestrate the Holocaust. Try doing a little research and look at Hitler’s rise to power, his early political moves, and his political beliefs. They do not defer much from the far-left agenda (that would be Hillary) of today. Many of the initial political moves by the Nazi Party are actually being pushed in our government today. I make no claim that Hillary has, or is going to, murder millions of Jews, but I would say that it’s safe to claim she’ll do anything to gain and hold power. Anything. That includes forcing her way into the VP slot and then hoping or actively moving to have Obama “removed from office” in whatever way it takes.

Just how gullible are we really? A couple of years ago we were calling Hillary extreme left and warning others that she would soon start treading toward the middle in preparation for the election. Now, it’s common to read conservatives, even on this site, attempting to describe her as moderate.

This is understandable when coming from those under 23 or 24 who have absolutely no memory of the Clintons when they were actually in power. If you’re over 24 and think Hillary is anywhere close to being moderate, you’re either living in a cave or willfully ignorant.

Your buddy McCain claims that Hillary is a wonderful and brilliant person, and a “great friend.” Can you think of ANY other conservative who would claim that?

You’re a worthless piece of human waste. When are you going to quit mooching, get off the public dole, and obtain gainful employment? Moreover, your juvenile comments are above your pay grade. Matter of fact, most Democrats in government are over paid! To make up for entitlements, all RATS should do the right thing, and take a huge pay cut!

You’re a worthless piece of human waste. When are you going to quit mooching, get off the public dole, and obtain gainful employment? Moreover, your juvenile comments are above your pay grade.
byteshredder:

Boy do I agree! He is a disgrace to his state, his church, and the United States of America!

I bet Mccain’s not losing any sleep over the fact that this corrupt, little ass wipe doesn’t like him matter of fact its’ kind of a badge of honor to be disliked by this twirp! Don’t him and peanut farmer have a freeway to play on or something? Sorry the twirp reminds me of Jimmy the worst pres evah peanut fahmah.

Most conservatives support John McCain for President, let there be no mistake.

NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM

You’re full of cr*p. A conservative that isn’t on his knees with the rest of the repubicans being thankful for being allowed to express their support for McCain is TOLERATING John McCain because there is no one else or is not voting for him. If you’re happy with McCain, you are no conservative. But don’t despair, I have a song for you Donkey. Rather than try to express your mangled version of conservatism, just sing this little song:

First, you need the beat. An oldie but a goodie from the movie Popeye with Robin Williams.

href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz884EUAqi4″>

And the improved lyrics:

John McCain is good good good
John McCain is so darn good
John McCain is gooooood.
John McCain is good.

Amnesty is good good good.
Amnesty is so darn good.
Amnesty is gooooood.
Amnesty is good.

Cap and trade is good good good.
Cap and trade is so darn good.

And so on. Still want to lecture us on what it means to be conservative and support John McCain? Maybe just sing the first stanza and try not to embarass yourself with the wrongheaded meanderings on what conservatives feel about John McCain; because you don’t have a clue.